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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Our TV Critic Counts Down his 15 Favorite TV Shows of 2015 by Matt Tamanini

There was a time when the movie was considered the epitome of pop culture entertainment. At the cinema you could find comedy, action, romance, intriguing characters, and the most creative mi…

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

BWW Interview: Broadway's Patti Murin to Celebrate Every Day of 2016 with #PartywithPatti by Matt Tamanini

'I'm hoping to prove that there's always time to celebrate.' That wish is behind the audacious experiment that Broadway leading lady Patti Murin LYSISTRATA JONES, WICKED, HOLIDAY INN is prep…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:00PM
Monday, December 21, 2015

BWW Interview: Ellyn Marie Marsh Gets Delusional about 1/3 Joe's Pub Concert by Matt Tamanini

On January 3rd at 930pm, one of Broadway's favorite beltresses, Ellyn Marie Marsh debuts her new solo show, 'Ellyn Marie Marsh. Live From Carnegie Hall' at Joe's Pub. If the title and the sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM

BWW Review: THE HATEFUL EIGHT is Violent, Captivating, Quintessential Tarantino by Matt Tamanini

While the setting, style, and time period of Quentin Tarantino movies have changed throughout the years, there are three things that have remained consistent ensembles of gleefully flawed ch…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:21AM
Saturday, December 19, 2015

BWW Column: How Can Technology Increase Breadth, Depth of Theatre Audiences? by Matt Tamanini

There is no doubt that, for better or for worse, Broadway is the most visible home for theatre in the world. For many people across the country, it is the only thing that they know about the…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:54PM
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Pathological Procrastinators, Your Broadway-Tangential Gift Guide is Here by Matt Tamanini

With just over a week until Christmas, it is time for all of us pathological procrastinators to get our butts in gear. Whether it is braving the insanity of the mall or paying for express sh…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony Nominee Norm Lewis by Matt Tamanini

On Tuesday, December 15, the Theater People Podcast welcome's Tony-nominee Norm Lewis,whosecareer on and off Broadway, in London's West End, and on the international concert circuit, spans n…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:13AM
Monday, December 14, 2015

BWW Review: IN THE HEART OF THE SEA is Beautiful, but Depthless Whale Tale by Matt Tamanini

In drama, there are three types of conflict man versus man, man versus self, and man versus nature. In Ron Howard's new film, IN THE HEART OF THE SEA, Chris Hemsworth and Broadway favorite B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:52AM
Sunday, December 13, 2015

Celebrate the Last Night of Hanukkah with Eight Jewish-Themed Showtunes! by Matt Tamanini

As millions of the faithful around the world light the last candles of their menorahs, we take a look at a handful of musical moments that have a decidedly Jewish flair. On the last night of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM
Thursday, December 10, 2015

BWW Column: Three Simple Ways to Improve Upon Success of THE WIZ LIVE! by Matt Tamanini

Now that we are a week removed from last Thursday's THE WIZ LIVE, NBC's third live musical in as many years, we know that the production has predominantly been hailed as a critical and ratin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00AM

BWW In-Depth Exclusive: Andrew Briedis on the Past, Present, and Future of Annoying Actor Friend by Matt Tamanini

Parody Twitter accounts can be a lot of things. They can be sarcastic Condescending Wonka, they can make you think Bored Elon Musk, they can be utterly ridiculous not the real Bill Murray. T…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:51AM
Saturday, December 5, 2015

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast on JESSICA JONES, THE NIGHT BEFORE, List-a-Palooza by Matt Tamanini

My co-host, the esteemed Jennifer McHugh, has a bit of an OCD streak. She likes lists nay, she loves lists. She has lists of her favorite lists, and that's not hyperbole. So, since most TV s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:52PM
Friday, December 4, 2015

BWW Review: THE WIZ LIVE! Proves 'Home' is Where the Heart Is; a Star is Born in Shanice Williams by Matt Tamanini

Thanks to Tony-winner Kenny Leon and a delightfully entertaining cast of characters, 'Home' is most certainly where the heart is this holiday season. Coming into this year's NBC live musical…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Having #TGIT Withdraws? The SCANDAL Cast Singing Showtunes is the Perfect Medicine by Matt Tamanini

Since last Thursday was Thanksgiving, tonight will likely be the first time this season that you are going to be experiencing the severe symptoms of acute TGIT withdraw. Unfortunately, after…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04PM
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Friends, Grier, Kelley, Ne-Yo, Williams by Matt Tamanini

In anticipation of this star-studded event, throughout the week, we are looking at the impressive musical careers and when possible, musical theatre careers of THE WIZ LIVE stars. Today, we …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:57PM
Tuesday, December 1, 2015

BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Witches, Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley, Mary J. Blige by Matt Tamanini

In anticipation of this star-studded event, throughout the week, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers and when possible, musical theatre careers of THE WIZ LIVE stars…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:00PM
Monday, November 30, 2015

Annoying Actor Friend Releases "Create Your Own Show Business Destiny" Novel #GRATEFUL, Promises Identity Reveal if Hits Top 10 by Matt Tamanini

Today, Broadway's favorite anonymousinternet personality, Annoying Actor Friend Actor_Friend released hisher second book GRATEFUL EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. The 'Create Your Own Show B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:22PM

BWW Feature: Musical Histories of THE WIZ LIVE!'s Native Ozians, Queen Latifah, Common, Stephanie Mills by Matt Tamanini

In anticipation of this star-studded event, over the next few days, we are going to be looking at the impressive musical careers and when possible, musical theatre careers of THE WIZ LIVE st…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:13PM

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Elizabeth Stanley by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, November 30, the Theater People podcast welcomes Broadway favorite Elizabeth Stanley. She is currently headlining the first national tour of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in the r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:15AM
Friday, November 27, 2015

BWW Interview: David Fynn Chats UNDATEABLE & #15SecondShakespeare by Matt Tamanini

Bad news comedy fans, after spending most of your Black Friday in a post-shopping, tryptophan-induced coma, you will not be able to share your evening with the hilarious cast of NBC's live s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:00PM
Thursday, November 26, 2015

BWW Feature: Happy Thanksgiving! Theatre Families Fight Just Like Yours! by Matt Tamanini

Thanksgiving is a time for families to gather together, to share a meal, and to count all of the wonderful blessings that they have received over the past year. That is, of course, unless yo…

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BWW Feature: Ten Pop Culture Clips to be Thankful for this Holiday! by Matt Tamanini

Happy Thanksgivingeveryone Whether you are with family andor friends, or by yourself with a carton of turkey flavored Ben amp Jerry's don't act like you wouldn't eat that, there is plenty to…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 25, 2015

BWW Interview: Annoying Actor Friend Discusses New Book #GRATEFUL, Why Twitter is out to Get Him/Her by Matt Tamanini

Neither Laura Osnes, nor Billy Porter has loomed as large over the community in the past three years. Neither Lin-Manuel Miranda, nor Sydney Lucas has had as lasting of an impact on Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:50PM
Monday, November 23, 2015

The Theater People Podcast Welcomes Tony Winner Annaleigh Ashford by Matt Tamanini

On Monday, November 23, the Theater People Podcast welcomes back Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford. Ashford, who was Theater People's third ever guest.For this episode, Ashfordtalks about her To…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:36AM
Friday, November 20, 2015

BWW Review: SECRET IN THEIR EYES is A-List Disappointment, Despite Ejiofor's Brilliance by Matt Tamanini

I know the type of movie that SECRET IN THEIR EYES wants to be. It wants to be an emotional, character-driven thriller whose twists and turns keep the audience guessing. It wants to be a fil…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:23AM
Thursday, November 19, 2015

BWW Review: THE NIGHT BEFORE is All-Time Christmas Comedy Classic by Matt Tamanini

Move over CHRISTMAS VACATION, step aside HOME ALONE, we just might have a new Christmas comedy classic in our midst. THE NIGHT BEFORE, directed by Jonathan Levine, and starring Joseph Gordon…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:40PM

BWW's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast Checks in on Prestige, Fluff, and Gives Credit Where it's Due by Matt Tamanini

In the latest episode of BroadwayWorld's 'Some Like it Pop' Podcast, Jennifer McHugh and I check back in on some of our favorite shows of the fall, discuss two of our favorite 'fluff' TV sho…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:49PM

BWW Exclusive Photos: Laura Benanti and Patrick Brown Tie the Knot in Beautiful New York Ceremony by Matt Tamanini

On Sunday, November 15th, beloved Tony-winner Laura Benanti married Patrick Brown in a beautiful ceremony at Harlem's Riverside Church. Amongst the friends and family in attendance were Jess…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:31AM
Friday, November 13, 2015

The Theatre People Podcast Welcomes Tony-Winner Daisy Eagan by Matt Tamanini

On Friday, November 13th, the Theater People Podcast is releasing a bonus 'catching up' episode with previous guest, Tony Award-winner Daisy Eagan. Eagan becamethe youngest female Tony Award…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:25AM

Apply to Be BroadwayWorld's Database and Theatre History Intern for Spring 2016! by Matt Tamanini

Is Jen Tepper your idol Trick question, Jen Tepper is everyone's idol. While there will never be another Jen Tepper, if she has inspired you to become a theatre historian, then BroadwayWorld…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:00AM
Monday, November 9, 2015

BWW Interview: Ted Chapin Discusses CINDERELLA, SOUND OF MUSIC Tours, Future R&H Broadway Shows by Matt Tamanini

For generations, RODGERS amp HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA existed only as a beloved television movie. First with a live broadcast in 1957 starring Julie Andrews then in 1965 with Lesley Ann Warr…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:00PM

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